Norseman Bamboo Backed Bow.
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Norseman Bamboo Backed Bow.
Hi guys,
Here are a few pictures on my new Norseman Bamboo Backed Bow...
Let me just say... that this bow is quickly becoming my favourite bow to shoot and hunt with...!
It is just one of those bows that you can just pick up and shoot arrows exactly where you want them too go...
This bow that Nick has built for me is absolutely beautiful... Whisper quiet and sends a heavy arrow down range with great authority...
Thanks again Nick... Another fantastic bow...!
Cheers Guy..
Bow specs: ~ 55# @ 28'' and 66'' NTN
~ Osage limbs and handle with a Wedge accent
~ Madake bamboo backing
~ Pig skin grip with kangaroo braided lacing
Here are a few pictures on my new Norseman Bamboo Backed Bow...
Let me just say... that this bow is quickly becoming my favourite bow to shoot and hunt with...!
It is just one of those bows that you can just pick up and shoot arrows exactly where you want them too go...
This bow that Nick has built for me is absolutely beautiful... Whisper quiet and sends a heavy arrow down range with great authority...
Thanks again Nick... Another fantastic bow...!
Cheers Guy..
Bow specs: ~ 55# @ 28'' and 66'' NTN
~ Osage limbs and handle with a Wedge accent
~ Madake bamboo backing
~ Pig skin grip with kangaroo braided lacing
Last edited by Guy Layton on Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:55 am, edited 2 times in total.
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That's a classy looking bow Guy!
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That's a beautiful bow.
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that is one very looking bow, you should be very proud.
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A better picture than the one in Archery Action.
A beauty. What number are you up to?
Regards
John
A beauty. What number are you up to?
Regards
John
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Re: Norseman Bamboo Backed Bow.
I like it, very nice Guy
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jcm wrote:A better picture than the one in Archery Action.
A beauty. What number are you up to?
Regards
John
nathan77 wrote:Well done mate . Try and leave some foxes for the rest of us And another new bow I see how many is that now must be close to 15 I reckon. The handle grip looks nice what kind of leather is that. Thanks for posting always nice to read your stories
That is one beautifull bow! Even the lacing on the handle sets the look of the bow off.
Yep at least 15 I reckon
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Looks like a beauty Guy. Is there a lamination of Osage on the belly side over a thicker core of osage? Steve
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Looks very nice Guy!
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Thanks guys,
Yep this bow is a real corker.. It totally shoots as good as it looks.. Hopefully I can deck some more game with it soon..
Cheers Guy
Yep this bow is a real corker.. It totally shoots as good as it looks.. Hopefully I can deck some more game with it soon..
Hi Steve, Yes mate it does have an extra lamination of osage on the belly... Nick called me and said that it came out a little under the poundage he was hoping for.. He offered to build me another or laminate an extra piece of osage to bump up the weight...longbow steve wrote:Looks like a beauty Guy. Is there a lamination of Osage on the belly side over a thicker core of osage? Steve
Cheers Guy
The broadhead used, regardless of how sharp, is no where as important as being able to place it in the correct spot....!
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Beautiful bow Guy, mind you I have NEVER seen a bad one from Nick!
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Nice looking bow Guy. The osage lam on the belly sets it off I reckon.
Cheers...... Rod
Cheers...... Rod
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Hey Guy,
Yep, very pretty looking bow. Does this mean you'll be shooting longbow at the next Wiseman's etc?
Maybe, one of these days, I'll nock up some arrows to go with it for you. Kind of bow that would look good with yellow-themed arrows of some sort I would think.
Andy
Yep, very pretty looking bow. Does this mean you'll be shooting longbow at the next Wiseman's etc?
Maybe, one of these days, I'll nock up some arrows to go with it for you. Kind of bow that would look good with yellow-themed arrows of some sort I would think.
Andy
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what a beautiful bow. I dont know a heck of a lot about tillering bows but your bow looks as perfect as it gets
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Very true Gilly..Gilly wrote:Beautiful bow Guy, mind you I have NEVER seen a bad one from Nick!
Thanks Rod,rodlonq wrote:Nice looking bow Guy. The osage lam on the belly sets it off I reckon.
Cheers...... Rod
Yeah.. its a nice look having the contrast between the two pieces of osage... its funny how timbers from different regions vary so much.
Hi Andy,AndyF wrote:Hey Guy,
Yep, very pretty looking bow. Does this mean you'll be shooting longbow at the next Wiseman's etc?
Maybe, one of these days, I'll nock up some arrows to go with it for you. Kind of bow that would look good with yellow-themed arrows of some sort I would think.
Andy
Yes mate, ill be shooting the bamboo backed bow at Robs shoot.. cant wait for it to be honest...
Arrows sound good mate, but I've just received some shafts from John McDonald day before yesterday... Your arrows are a work of art mate and I will get some off you for the next new bow...
Cheers Guy
The broadhead used, regardless of how sharp, is no where as important as being able to place it in the correct spot....!
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Very nice Guy.
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Hey GuyGuy Layton wrote:Very true Gilly..Gilly wrote:Beautiful bow Guy, mind you I have NEVER seen a bad one from Nick!
Thanks Rod,rodlonq wrote:Nice looking bow Guy. The osage lam on the belly sets it off I reckon.
Cheers...... Rod
Yeah.. its a nice look having the contrast between the two pieces of osage... its funny how timbers from different regions vary so much.
Hi Andy,AndyF wrote:Hey Guy,
Yep, very pretty looking bow. Does this mean you'll be shooting longbow at the next Wiseman's etc?
Maybe, one of these days, I'll nock up some arrows to go with it for you. Kind of bow that would look good with yellow-themed arrows of some sort I would think.
Andy
Yes mate, ill be shooting the bamboo backed bow at Robs shoot.. cant wait for it to be honest...
Arrows sound good mate, but I've just received some shafts from John McDonald day before yesterday... Your arrows are a work of art mate and I will get some off you for the next new bow...
Cheers Guy
That is one beautifull bow, your score for the day did it justice. When you unstrung it there looked to be little or no string follow at all. Respectfully you have to admire Nicks ability to put a long bow together.
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Hi Guy,
Echo everyone elses comment bloody nice bow i notice though that there is no reiforcing at the limb tips / string nock.
What strings do you use on it; i assume not fast flyte or dyneema.
What arrows do you use ?
Catch ya at Rob's place soon.
Cheers
Ian
Echo everyone elses comment bloody nice bow i notice though that there is no reiforcing at the limb tips / string nock.
What strings do you use on it; i assume not fast flyte or dyneema.
What arrows do you use ?
Catch ya at Rob's place soon.
Cheers
Ian
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Ian,Ian Turner wrote:i notice though that there is no reiforcing at the limb tips / string nock.
What strings do you use on it; i assume not fast flyte or dyneema.
A properly made string of Dyna Flight, Fast Flight etc wouldn't hurt the bow one bit IMO. We have used them on our self bows with no tip overlays whatsoever for years with no sign of any damage.
Jeff
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Nice looking longbow Guy.
I think you need a few more though
I think you need a few more though
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Fantastic looking bow Guy. Is it the Valkyrie? Or totally custom?